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Detective
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detective
adj.
pertaining to detectives; investigative
n.
investigator, one who searches for information and evidence relevant to specific occurrences (as in criminal acts)
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Detective
A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. Some are private persons, and may be known as private investigators or "private eyes".
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Détective (1985 film)
Détective is a 1985 French crime film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It was entered into the 1985 Cannes Film Festival.
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detective
Noun
1. a police officer who investigates crimes
(synonym) investigator, tec, police detective
(hypernym) policeman, police officer, officer
(hyponym) dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw
2. an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public
(hypernym) investigator
(hyponym) private detective, PI, private eye, private investigator, operative, shamus, sherlock
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détective
nm.
detective, det, operative, bloodhound, sleuth, snoop, tail, dick, shadow
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detective
n.
detective, investigator, (Slang) dick
